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Another 28 people have died in Wales after contracting Covid-19 and more than 1,000 new cases have been confirmed across the country.
In Public Health Wales’ latest daily update, released Saturday afternoon, 1,016 more tested positive for Covid-19, slightly down from Friday’s figure of 1,020.
Including the latest statistics, the total number of people who died from laboratory-confirmed coronavirus in Wales now stands at 2,365.
The infection rate in Wales is now 171.2 per 100,000 inhabitants based on the previous seven days (through November 18), compared to 166.5 in data released on Friday (through November 17).
Blaenau gwent is the county in Wales with the highest infection rate, averaging seven days of 396.5 , compared to 356.0 the day before.
Neath Port Talbot is the second highest with a rate of 258.9 , from 239.3.
Merthyr Tydfil is the third highest with an infection rate of 250.3 , from 245.3.
As for new cases, the areas with the highest numbers according to Saturday’s statistics are Rhondda Cynon Taf with 119, Swansea with 114, Caerphilly with 89, Neath Port Talbot with 87 and Cardiff with 71.
Other areas with high rates of new cases are Bridgend with 66, Carmarthenshire with 65, Newport with 59, Blaenau Gwent with 44, Flintshire with 37, Wrexham with 38, Merthyr Tydfil with 34, Vale of Glamorgan with 30, Powys with 26, Torfaen at 22, Monmouthshire at 20 and Denbighshire at 19.
The areas with fewer than 10 new coronavirus cases were Pembrokeshire with eight, Anglesey with five, Conwy with six, Gwynedd with six and Ceredigion with four.
These are the key details for Saturday:
- Deaths reported today: 28
- Cases reported today: 1,016 (vs. 1,020 on Friday)
- Number of tests performed: 13,846 (up from 13,292 on Friday)
- Total laboratory confirmed coronavirus deaths in Wales: 2,365
Cases per 100,000 for seven consecutive days (November 12-18)
Aneurin Bevan University Board of Health
Blaenau Gwent: 396.5 (from 365.0)
Caerphilly: 240.2 (from 238.0)
Monmouthshire: 136.4 (instead of 138.5)
Newport: 213.3 (from 200.4)
Torfaen: 201.1 (from 192.6)
Betsi Cadwaldr University Board of Health
Anglesey: 24.3 (unchanged)
Conwy: 41.8 (from 45.2)
Denbighshire: 81.5 (instead of 87.8)
Flintshire: 166.6 (from 164.6)
Gwynedd: 25.7 (instead of 29.7)
Wrexham: 128.7 (up from 139.8)
Cardiff and Vale University Board of Health
Cardiff: 166.8 (from 161.1)
Vale of Glamorgan: 127.3 (unchanged
Cwm Taf Glamorgan University Board of Health
Bridgend: 198.6 (from 197.2)
Merthyr Tydfil: 250.3 (instead of 245.3)
Rhondda Cynon Taff: 246.6 (up from 250.8)
Hywel Dda University Board of Health
Carmarthenshire: 172.7 (from 160.5)
Ceredigion: 86.7 (instead of 93.5)
Pembrokeshire: 57.2 (from 54.8)
Powys Teaching Health Council
Powys: 89.9 (from 83.8)
Swansea Bay University Board of Health
Neath Port Talbot: 258.9 (instead of 239.3)
Swansea: 241.7 (up from 223.5)
Wales Total: 171.2 (vs 166.5)
Stay up-to-date with the latest coronavirus data where you live:
Dr Chris Williams, Incident Director for the Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak at Public Health Wales, said: “Starting today, everyone who lives, works and studies in the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough will be eligible. for a free Covid-19 trial.
“Anyone over 11 years old without any symptoms can get tested, but children under 18 will need parental consent. The more people who get tested, the more likely we are to reduce the spread of the virus.
“People with symptoms should also be tested, but should book a test by calling 119 or visiting here.
“This massive testing exercise will help to understand how the virus has spread in Merthyr and to break the chains of transmission in the area. Merthyr has one of the highest rates of coronavirus in Wales and this will help control the virus.
“Public Health Wales encourages as many people as possible to get tested. For the first time in Wales, lateral flow devices will be used giving a result in 30 minutes. For more information on the trial exercise, visit the MTCBC website. “
He added: “Public Health Wales strongly encourages the public to take personal responsibility for their actions and to ensure that we are all doing everything possible to limit the transmission of the coronavirus.
“We remind everyone that the coronavirus is still active in our communities and, therefore, this does not mean a return to normalcy.
“We ask the public to observe the new regulations and limit their contact with other people as much as possible so that we can all work together to reduce the number of positive cases.
“This means staying out of other people’s homes, limiting the time and number of people you meet, maintaining social distancing and hand hygiene, working from home if you can, and isolating yourself if you show coronavirus symptoms or are asked to do so. . do so using contact markers.
“All of these actions will help break the chains of transmission, reduce the spread of the virus and keep people safe.
“We understand that people will want to continue their Christmas shopping now that the firewall is over. We suggest that you try to visit stores during off-peak hours, to always maintain social distancing and, if you can, wear a face covering. Options like “click and collect” or online shopping can also be something to consider.
“If you or a member of your household develop symptoms of the coronavirus, such as a cough, fever or changes in the sense of taste or smell, you should immediately isolate yourself and book a free coronavirus test at www.gov.uk/get -test- de-coronavirus or by calling 119.
Helpful advice and assistance is available through the NHS Covid-19 app. In addition to providing alerts if you have been in contact with someone with coronavirus, the app will also inform you of the current risk level in your area.
“Information on coronavirus symptoms is available on the Public Health Wales website, or via the NHS 111 Wales symptom checker.”
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